adapter is not connected- hpw do i connect adapter in windows 7

[nair11]

when i was trying to connect to my wireless network with the new Windows 7 lap top, I get the error as " adapter is not connected"- how do i connect adapter in windows 7?

 

[TechSavvy]

Perhaps you have a wireless switch on your laptop that is turned off?

 

[bbat92]

No the wireless switch is on